Minutes of the January 23, 2012 Commissioners meeting.
By Jack Andersen
While this is believed to be an accurate statement of the minutes, it is not the official version. Any errors or discrepancies are those of the writer.
The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at
9:20 A.M. In the Commissioners Office, Courthouse. All members present.
Krotz stated that the open meeting law poster is posted in the back of the room.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Andersen seconded the
motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Kling made a motion to approve the minutes of 1-9-2012. Andersen seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Barb Van Kerrebrook and Patsy Futtere presented a two page report on
the activities of the Generations In Volunteer Efforts (GIVE) program. Van Kerrebrook also reported that several volunteers and the GIVE staff attended a meeting in Chadron. The meeting was to discuss the effective marketing of tourism sites to attract visitors to our area.
Road Superintendent, Tom Kuester presented the board with a
resolution for signing of an engineering service agreement for Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections. Kling made a motion to approve resolution #2012-1 entering into a cost share whereby the state will pay 80% of the cost with the County picking up the other 20%. Andersen seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. (Project #BR-NBIS (95)) Estimated cost of the project $4,822.27.
Kuester informed the board that he has scheduled opening of bids for
red rock hauling at 9:30 A.M. On February 6, 2012.
Rick Bailey from Viaero presented the board with a subdivision
approval for the construction of a cell phone tower. Kling made a motion to approve 2012-2 authorizing subdivision approval of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of 14-34-42. Andersen seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
County Weed Superintendent, Kristi Paul presented her annual reports.
Kling made a motion to approve the reports. Andersen seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
County Attorney, Dennis King presented a draft copy of a resolution
that could place a county sales tax on the ballot for voters in the affected area. Funds from the tax could be used to offset some of the cost of law enforcement in rural areas. Ken Frey voiced concerns that funding a part of county law enforcement with a sales tax might not be constitutional. Discussion of this issue will continue at the January 30 meeting.
At 11 A.M. The board recessed to the County annex building for the 1
& 6 year road hearing. Ken Frey and Jonathan Nielsen were present. The hearing closed at 12.05 P.M. The board recessed and returned to the courthouse and reconvened in the board room. Kling made the motion to approve resolution 2012-3 adopting the 1 & 6 year road plan as presented. Andersen seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Mike Hinde, architect from Joseph R Hewgley & Associates Inc.
presented the board with the 5 bids presented for the construction of a structure to replace the deteriorating front steps of the Courthouse. The board tabled the bids and will continue discussion and consider awarding the project at the January 30 meeting.
Adjourn: 12:47 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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